No Pain Tattoo News & Tips: Numbing, Aftercare & Tattoo Advice
Why Following Your Artist’s Aftercare Instructions Matters
You’ve just finished your session. The tattoo artist has created a beautiful piece of custom tattoo art, and you’re thrilled. Before you leave, they hand you a sheet of paper or...
A Guide to Tattoo Aftercare: The First 48 Hours
The tattoo session is over. Your artist has wiped down your incredible new work of art, and you've left the studio. Their job is finished, but yours has just begun....
A Guide to Your First Tattoo on a Visible Area: Design, Jobs & Healing
You're ready for your first tattoo, and you're not interested in hiding it. You want a piece of art that you can see and enjoy every day—a bold statement on...
What to Do if You Feel Uncomfortable at Your Tattoo Appointment
You did all your research. You had a great tattoo consultation and you were excited for your appointment. But now you're at the studio, and something feels wrong. Maybe the artist...
A Guide to "Tattoo Shock": When Your New Ink Feels a Little Strange
You’ve just gotten home from your tattoo appointment. You look in the mirror at your new art, and a strange, unexpected feeling washes over you. It's not exactly regret, but...
How Do Artists Create a "Grey Wash"? A Guide to Black and Grey Tattoos
You're in love with the look of a black and grey realism tattoo. You're amazed by the smooth, soft, photorealistic shading that creates a sense of depth and dimension. But...
Are There Any Long-Term Health Risks to Tattoos?
Getting a tattoo is a lifelong commitment, not just to the art, but to the permanent change you're making to your body. As tattoos have become more mainstream, so have...
Mineral vs. Chemical Sunscreen: What's Best for Your Tattoos?
You know that sun protection is the single most important rule for the long-term health and vibrancy of your tattoos. But when you're standing in the sunscreen aisle, the choices...
A Guide to Healing a New Tattoo While on Vacation
Getting a tattoo as a souvenir is an amazing way to commemorate a trip. But your responsibility for the new art doesn't end when you leave the studio; in fact,...
What to Do if You're Late for Your Tattoo Appointment
It's the day of your tattoo appointment, and the worst has happened. You're stuck in traffic, you overslept, or something has gone wrong, and you know you're going to be late....
Can You Bring a Friend to Your Tattoo Appointment? A Guide to Etiquette
You're getting ready for your first tattoo, and the nerves are starting to kick in. It's a big moment, and your first instinct might be to text your friends to come...
Can You Get a Tattoo Removed While it's Still Healing?
You've just gotten a new tattoo, and the feeling of regret is immediate and overwhelming. It's not what you wanted, the placement is wrong, or you've simply changed your mind....